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Manufacturer: MG Class: F Model: MGA (1500) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DESCRIPTION: 2-Seater Coupe and Roadster Dry Weight: 2013 lbs ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ENGINE: Type .............. 4 cyl ohv in line Bore & stroke ..... 73mm x 89mm Capacity .......... 1489 cc Comp ratio ........ 8.3:1 Head material ..... Cast Iron Port size ......... Intake 1-3/8"; Exhaust 1-1/16" x 1-3/16" Piston material ... Aluminum Piston weight ..... 10 oz 8 drms Timing data: Intake .... Open 16° BTDC, Close 56° ABDC Exhaust ... Open 51° BBDC, Close 21° ATDC Valve lift: ....... 0.357" Valve head dia: Intake .... 1.5" Exhaust ... 1.281" Valve spring ...... Outer 60-1/2 lbs, Inner 30 lbs (fitted) Carburation ....... Two Solex 1-1/2" ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN: Ratios: 1 3.64 2.45 2 2.214 1.62 3 1.374 1.268 4 1.0 1.0 5 Final drive ratios: 3.9, 4.1, 4.3, 4.55, 4.8 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CHASSIS Wheelbase ................... 94" Track dimension, front ...... 47-1/2" Track dimension, rear ....... 48-3/4" Shock absorber .............. Armstrong Piston Steering ratio .............. 13.5:1 Brakes ...................... 10" Drums Tire size ................... 5.60 x 15 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT MG camshaft (1H.603) Exhaust valves (1H.1025) Oil cooler kit (AJA.5291) 9.0:1 pistons (1H.1178) Wire wheels (AHH.8000/8001) Competition clutch assembly (AHH.5457) 10.0:1 pistons (1H.1108) 1-3/4" bore SU carburators and manifold Heavy valve springs (1H.1111/1112) Distributor (1H.1036) 20 gal fuel tank (AHH.5496) Connecting rods (AEH.22/23) Double fuel pump (AUA.73) Limited slip differential (HAC.24)